Book Golden Triangle Tour With Diwali Festival

Itinerary

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	03
Jaipur	Hotel Fern Jaipur or Similar	Hotel Trident, Jaipur or Similar	Hotel ITC Rajputana or Similar	03
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Radisson, Agra or Similar	01

Day 1: DELHI, WELCOME TO INCREDIBLE INDIA!

You will be greeted & assisted by our representative at Delhi international airport and later transferred to your hotel to check in. Remaining time is at leisure till next day. Meals: Welcome Dinner Included.

DAY 2: DELIGHTFUL TOUR OF OLD DELHI

Your day would begin after a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Post breakfast, you get yourself ready for a personalized guide tour, which begins from the Old and Historic Delhi. The first halt is Red Fort. Then advance to the Jama Masjid. The guide will arrange a cycle rickshaw tour, which will let you catch a closer insight of old era and the very illustrious Anarkali Bazaar of Chandni Chowk. At Chandni Chowk, we would further take you to Khari Baoli Spice Market – the largest spice market of Asia, which is a true delight for eyes. Old Delhi is also the sparkling haven for food connoisseurs. This is the place, where you will relish tasting the unique traditional Mughal delicacies, which are prepared by expert cooks, who have inherited the trade from their forefathers. Late afternoon you will visit Akshardham Temple – biggest Hindu temple of the world. In the evening you return to your hotel and paint a picture of places you visited in your vivid memory. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 3: DELIGHTFUL TOUR OF NEW DELHI

Welcome to a fresh new morning, after delicious breakfast begin your tour of New Delhi. This morning, you will visit the imposing boulevards and buildings such as Rashtrapati Bhawan (President’s Residence), the one-time imperial residence of the British viceroys, India Gate - a memorial raised in honor of the Indian soldiers martyred during the Afghan war, and many more in Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). Optional: 2 Hour City Walk The Salaam Baalak Trust City Walk is an English guided tour of almost 2 hours conducted by children who used to live in the streets of Delhi before joining our Trust. Our guides are adolescents who have been fully trained as local guide and who want to improve their communication and speaking skills. City Walk gets the children's stories heard, gives people a view of their world through their eyes. Those who take the City Walk tour through the streets of inner city of Paharganj and the area around New Delhi railway station, led by a child who was once living and working on the streets will experience special tour far from the tourist main attractions. City Walk is an example of how a volunteer's creativity can translate into a unique and enduring programme, which is both popular and economically viable. Over the last seven years, thousands have taken the Walk and empowered a number of children, helping them to join mainstream life. Please note, there no city walks on Sunday and public holidays. DELHI – AGRA, TOUR OF ROMANCE AND EXALTATION BEGINS Later, pack yourself for a road trip to Agra – the Old Capital of Mughals. On arrival, visit Agra Fort - a UNESCO world heritage site. Make the overnight stay in your hotel room a memoir of the events of which you were the part. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 4: AGRA, SUNRISE VISIT TO TAJ MAHAL

At dawn, visit the incomparable Taj Mahal – one of the seven wonders of the world, to observe the effects caused by the reflections of the changing colors of the rising Sun on this masterpiece. Return back to your hotel for a delectable breakfast, while a part of you is still living in romanticism. FATEHPUR SIKRI - ABHANERI (STEP WELLS) After breakfast checkout from the hotel and drive towards Fatehpur Sikri-a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a perfectly preserved red sandstone ghost town, which was once the capital of Mughal Empire built in 1569 and deserted when its water supply failed. Later drive towards Abhaneri. The Chand Baori is a stepwell built over a thousand years ago in the Abhaneri village of Rajasthan. It is one of the largest stepwells in the world and one of the most beautiful ones. JAIPUR Later, you will be transferred to Jaipur, “The Pink City of India”. As the evening sets in, explore the bustling local bazaar & indulge yourself in shopping local handmade artifacts & jewelry. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 5: JAIPUR, THE PINK CITY

Enthralling, historical Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the gateway to India’s most flamboyant state, Rajasthan. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. Since the color pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colors the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to behold. The morning is fresh as ever for you, and this is when you will have an excursion to Amer Fort. This palace is laid out over four layers and sits beside the shimmering Maota Lake. Afterwards stop for picture at the Maharaja's City Palace (the home of the erstwhile royal family), Hawa Mahal (the Palace of winds) and visit the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar space observatory. DIWALI EVE TRADITIONAL INDIAN ATTIRE SHOPPING In the evening, on the eve of Diwali, shop for local Indian attire for Diwali celebration. As a gesture of good will it is appropriate for you to dress nicely for Diwali evening’s celebration. Return to your hotel and live a memorable night. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 6: JAIPUR, DIWALI CELEBRATION WITH LOCAL FAMILY

Congratulations on making the right decision to witness the festival of lights first-hand here in Jaipur. Diwali is India’s ‘Festival of Light’, a time when people come together to celebrate good conquering evil, light conquering dark. Post healthy breakfast, your tour leader will take you to the local markets to shop for fireworks and local sweets as during Diwali sweets are a traditional gift. Your leader will point out which sweets to choose and their significance. After local shopping and lunch come back to your hotel and get dressed in traditional Indian attire for Diwali evening’s celebration with local family. The evening will be spent with a local family celebrating Diwali in their traditional style with you. Your leader will help you through the intricate customs of Diwali rituals, prayer sessions, gift exchanging, lighting of candles and oil lamps, eating snacks, and many more. Take in the rooftop views with fireworks all around while sharing a home-cooked meal with the family and being entertained by local musicians singing traditional Diwali songs. Tonight, dark lanes and alleys will be brightly lit, the sound of fireworks and happiness floating through the wind. This is all part of the Diwali experience and you should soak it up and celebrate with the locals. Meals: Breakfast, Diwali snacks and Dinner Included.

Day 7: DELHI, DELIGHTFUL TOUR OF DELHI

Morning after breakfast, checkout, and drive to reach Delhi. You will reach Delhi by late afternoon. On arrival visit The Lotus Temple, 12th century Qutab Minar and Humayun’s Tomb. You will have some time to look around in the markets near your hotel. Remaining time is at leisure till next morning. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Day 8: DELHI DEPARTURE

This Morning after breakfast checkout from your hotel and at appropriate time you will be transferred to Delhi international airport for your onward journey. Board your flight and fly back with memories to cherish for life. Tour ends. Meals: Breakfast Included.

Accommodations

City	Standard	Deluxe	Luxury	Nights
Delhi	Hotel Clark International or Similar	Hotel Golden Grand or Similar	Hotel The Lalit or Similar	03
Jaipur	Hotel Fern Jaipur or Similar	Hotel Trident, Jaipur or Similar	Hotel ITC Rajputana or Similar	03
Agra	Hotel Siris 18 or Similar	Hotel Fern or Similar	Hotel Radisson, Agra or Similar	01

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